Curie Institute (Paris)

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Curie Institute (Paris) built?1909
2. What is the location?Paris, France
3. What is the primary focus?Research and treatment in oncology, cell biology, and biophysics
4. What is the Curie Institute in Paris?It is a special place that helps people get better and learns about our bodies, especially cancer.
5. Who started the Curie Institute?It was started in 1909 by people who followed the work of Marie Curie, a famous scientist who won two Nobel prizes.

Oncology: The specialized branch of medicine dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer.
Cell Biology: The scientific discipline focused on the study of cells, including their structure, function, and life cycle.
Biophysics: An interdisciplinary field that applies the principles and methods of physics to understand biological systems and phenomena.
Radioactivity: The emission of ionizing radiation or particles caused by the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei.